Export Data

The collated information that you have now assembled can be used in a variety of manners. Whether this includes creating a bibliography, including the references in a Cite and Write application (e.g. EndNote or RefWorks), or exporting the references/data as a CSV for secondary analysis.

To export the references to either a CSV (Comma Separated Value or RIS (Reference Information Systems) file, use the following process:

  1. The references currently being displayed in the Reference Table on the Synthesis Main Window are the only references that will be exported.
  2. There are two ways in which the number of references can be affected. This is either through the Search Filter (see TODO) or through the Reviewers Ratings Pull-Down (i.e. Show All Papers, Show Included Papers, Show Excluded Papers), both located on the Synthesis Main Window.
  3. To Export to CSV: Once you have verified that these are the references that you want exported, click on the "Export to CSV" button.
  4. A File Selection Window will now be displayed. Choose your desired directory to save the file, and type in your file name.
    1. Note: The CSV filename extension (i.e. .csv) will automatically be added (e.g. "patientflow.csv").

    Figure: Export to CSV - Choose Filename

  6. Click the "Save" button to export the references.
  7. The file will now be saved and a confirmation window will appear showing the nmber of references exported.

    Figure: Export to CSV - Confirm

  8. Click the "OK" button to return to the Synthesis Main Window.
  9. To Export to RIS: Once you have verified that these are the references that you want exported, click on the "Export to RIS" button.
  10. A File Selection Window will now be displayed. Choose your desired directory to save the file, and type in your file name.
    1. Note: The RIS filename extension (i.e. .ris) will automatically be added (e.g. "patientflow.ris").

      Figure: Export to RIS - Choose Filename

  11. Click the "Save" button to export the references.
  12. The file will now be saved and a confirmation window will appear showing the nmber of references exported.

    Figure: Export to RIS - Confirm

  13. Click the "OK" button to return to the Synthesis Main Window.

The CSV file can now be imported into other software applications (e.g. Microsoft Excel, R, etc.) for secondary analysis.

The RIS file can now be imported into other software programs, such as Cite and Write applications (e.g. EndNote, RefWorks, etc.) that use the RIS format.